Which company do you think is more likely to take over the world
(economically speaking or otherwise)? Which one would make a
more benevolent ruler? Are you willing to sacrifice free samples for
intuitive, streamlined efficiency and ease-of-use? Or would you
abandon all your internets for products you didn't even know you
really really wanted at a price no one can beat?

2. they are one of the largest grossing companies in the world, they may not make the most money or more money than google for that matter but they have enough money to buy out a few countries atleast. i mean i work at a costco in a town of 77000 people which isnt that big yet we multiple times throughout the year we'll do one million dollars in sales in one day, and we're the smallest costco in the world. now imagine what a larger store in a major city could do in one day, its fuckin bananas

regardless of your "awe" at Costco's daily sales, Costco is not even in the same ballpark as the level of significance and influence that Google serves. And that's not even talking about the financials, which are also more impressive. Thus, Google will become a real world SkyNet and Costco will be its salve.